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Redbirds claim home opener with offensive outburst

Memphis reaches double figures for first time, hits three homers
By Memphis Redbirds
March 31, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds snagged the home opener of the 2026 season with a 10-5 score over the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) on Tuesday night at AutoZone Park. Memphis opened the scoring with three consecutive two-out doubles in the second inning to jump ahead 3-0. After Norfolk

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds snagged the home opener of the 2026 season with a 10-5 score over the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) on Tuesday night at AutoZone Park.

Memphis opened the scoring with three consecutive two-out doubles in the second inning to jump ahead 3-0. After Norfolk tied the game in the top of the third, third baseman Blaze Jordan blasted his first homer of the season to grab the lead back.

Shortstop César Prieto smacked a home run to right in the fourth to double the lead. Catcher Jimmy Crooks stamped the win with a three-run blast with two outs in the seventh. The three home runs are the most by the Redbirds offense this season. Designated hitter Matt Koperniak finished the win 1-for-3 with three RBIs and a double.

Starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (1-0) allowed three runs on three hits, walked two and struck out three over 5.0 innings in his MLB Rehab Start. The right-handed pitcher allowed all three runs before an out was recorded in the third. Gerson Moreno and Ryan Fernandez each worked a scoreless inning in relief.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Wednesday, April 1 to continue a six-game series against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) with first pitch scheduled for 12:05 p.m. CDT.

About the Memphis Redbirds

The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Since their affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998, the Redbirds have claimed four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the Redbirds play their home games at AutoZone Park, one of the premier ballparks in the nation. Alongside their parent company, Diamond Baseball Holdings, the Redbirds are committed to providing an exceptional baseball experience for fans of all ages, featuring top Cardinals prospects, exciting promotions, and a family-friendly atmosphere. With a tradition of excellence both on and off the field, the Memphis Redbirds actively contribute to the community by hosting a wide variety of events at AutoZone Park and participating in numerous charitable initiatives. For more information, visit www.memphisredbirds.com.

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Memphis Redbirds Communications Team, (901) 721-6000 or communications@memphisredbirds.com